Buffalo, NY, US
8 days ago
Assistant Aviation Line Service Technician

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

 

Purpose Statement

The Assistant Aviation Line Service Technician will be responsible for assisting in daily line service, aircraft fueling and towing, aircraft interior/exterior cleaning, and general hangar and office upkeep.

Standard working hours are 8am-4:30pm M-F but must be able to work outside standard working hours to accommodate flight schedule. Weekends as needed  

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Maintain a proper supply of fuel in the Rich Aviation fuel trucker and in the NFTA fuel storage facility.

• Maintain valid certificates required to perform line service and fueling duties.

• In the absence of the Line Service Supervisor, monitor and maintain fuel inventories in the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) fuel storage facility, invoices and required paperwork. 

• In the absence of the Line Service Supervisor, perform all tests and checks required under National Air Transportation Association (NATA) with reference to self-fueling authorization and truck servicing. Maintain accurate and updated records on all required tests for company fuel truck and fuel systems.

• Maintain and inspect company fuel truck in accordance with manufacturers’ approved procedures.

• Maintain a working knowledge of the procedures, parts and tools needed to perform inspections, maintenance and repair on company fuel truck.

• Procure and maintain a company set of tools necessary to accomplish aircraft fueler maintenance tasks.

• Supports Maintenance department in coordinating daily activities of aircraft positioning.

• Perform daily Foreign Object Debris (FOD) check prior to any aircraft movement.

• Assist in the departures/arrivals of company aircraft and assist crew with passengers’ luggage and transportation needs.

• Assist pilots on control of aircraft stock.

• Clean the interior and exterior of company aircraft.

• Service aircraft lavatories as required.

• Service aircraft potable water as required.

• Clean offices, bathrooms, kitchen, coffee bar and conference room.

• Maintain the hangar and work area in a clean safe manner.

• Wash and fuel executive vehicles.

• Other duties assigned 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience High School or GED education required (some college is preferred) Aviation background preferred Great communication and listening skills Personable attitude and good customer service skills Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook  Valid New York State Driver’s License (with no restrictions) Able to pass Rich Products Corp. (RPC), Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) background checks Must be able to lift objects between 50-75 pounds Able to maneuver large fuel hoses a distance of 15 feet (minimum) Able to work outside in all elements of weather Able to work outside standard working hours to accommodate flight schedule    #CORP123  #LI-RT1

 

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

 

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$41,222.85 - $63,049.12

 

 

 

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

 

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Human Resources department at hrhelp@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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